Hydromet Electro-Winning Operator I

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Claypool (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Total rewards

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Globe-Miami, AZ, invites applications for a role operating the electro-winning process and maintaining electrolytic cells.

The job includes harvesting copper cathodes, performing cell maintenance, and supporting plant operations at our Miami smelter and rod plant. The ideal candidate has six months of Hydromet processing experience, completes required training, and can pass assessments.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of Hydromet processing experience.
• Candidate must pass required training and/or testing.

Responsibilities

• Operate electro-winning process equipment and maintain electrolytic cells at a skilled level.
• Monitor the processes and make adjustments as needed.
• Harvest copper cathodes.
• Perform cell maintenance duties including setting a jumper frame, draining cells, inspecting for damage, fixing leaks, hydro-blasting, cleaning, repairing/replacing level boxed, and replacing buffer sheets and boards.
• Perform starter sheet fabrication which may include operating a rigidizer, a loop slitter, and an upender.
• Cathode pressing: detect and correct improper plating conditions, operate a cathode press, ensure proper cathode alignment.
• Collect plant samples and run tests as required.
• Assist with shipping copper cathodes: weighing bundles, banding, and loading trucks.
• Support maintenance personnel in equipment maintenance activities.
• May operate a Stripping machine to strip copper sheets.
• Operate overhead cranes and forklifts and perform area housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Hydromet processing experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in Globe-Miami, AZ, invites applications for a role operating the electro-winning process and maintaining electrolytic cells.

The job includes harvesting copper cathodes, performing cell maintenance, and supporting plant operations at our Miami smelter and rod plant. The ideal candidate has six months of Hydromet processing experience, completes required training, and can pass assessments.